Course Contents
The lecture introduces system theoretical and modelling fundamentals of material flow analysis. On this basis, the methodology of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is introduced in the following. This method covers material flows and their environmental impacts over the entire life cycle from manufacture, use and disposal of products. It provides decision-makers in business and politics with an analytical tool for comparing different options for designing products, technologies and services. The lecture presents the structure and individual modules of Life Cycle Assessment in detail and explains the applications of Life Cycle Assessment in the context of decision support, especially in the context of the development of innovative technologies. The newer developments of Life Cycle Costing and Social LCA are also discussed.
Learning objectives are:
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[*]Understanding the importance of material flow systems of the technosphere for economy and ecology
[*]Introduction to the basics and methodology of the system analytical instruments material flow analysis and life cycle assessment
[*]Ability to apply Life Cycle Assessment in practical decision-making contexts, especially in the business world
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Sustainability Reference of the Course Contents
This is a course on methods of ecological sustainability assessment.
Online Offerings
Moodle
The lecture introduces system theoretical and modelling fundamentals of material flow analysis. On this basis, the methodology of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is introduced in the following. This method covers material flows and their environmental impacts over the entire life cycle from manufacture, use and disposal of products. It provides decision-makers in business and politics with an analytical tool for comparing different options for designing products, technologies and services. The lecture presents the structure and individual modules of Life Cycle Assessment in detail and explains the applications of Life Cycle Assessment in the context of decision support, especially in the context of the development of innovative technologies. The newer developments of Life Cycle Costing and Social LCA are also discussed.
Learning objectives are:
[list]
[*]Understanding the importance of material flow systems of the technosphere for economy and ecology
[*]Introduction to the basics and methodology of the system analytical instruments material flow analysis and life cycle assessment
[*]Ability to apply Life Cycle Assessment in practical decision-making contexts, especially in the business world
[/list]
Sustainability Reference of the Course Contents
This is a course on methods of ecological sustainability assessment.
Online Offerings
Moodle
- Lehrende: Anonym
- Lehrende: Liselotte Schebek
Semester: Verão 2023